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Germany: Why is the AfD so popular in Saxony-Anhalt?

Germany: Why is the AfD so popular in Saxony-Anhalt?
France 24 Sunday 06 September 2026, 13:37 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Voting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II. We discuss this with our guest, Hans Stark, professor of German studies at Sorbonne University. Keywords for this article

Voting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II. We discuss this with our guest, Hans Stark, professor of German studies at Sorbonne University. Keywords for this article
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